Technology

Designed by the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is developed through the WC3 process in cooperation with individuals and organizations around the world, with a goal of providing a single shared standard for web content accessibility that meets the needs of individuals, organizations, and governments internationally. The WCAG documents explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

The CITES website is designed to help districts implement the CITES Framework, a set of practices that enhance the development of a balanced and inclusive technology infrastructure. The work can be approached in a linear, step-by-step process beginning with Leadership and progressing through each practice. Or the Framework can be used as a “just-in-time” resource to focus on specific CITES practices most needed in the district.will create and disseminate a framework of evidence-based practices to help instructional technology and assistive technology programs at local education agencies wor

CAST's mission is to transform education design and practice until learning has no limits. Located near Boston, CAST is a nonprofit education research and development organization that created the Universal Design for Learning Framework and UDL Guidelines, now used the world over to make learning more inclusive.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, day and employment service providers have had to quickly determine how best to provide supports for people they serve. For many this means transitioning to services and supports that can be provided remotely. This brief is one in a series developed to help community providers continue to provide services to those who are currently working, seeking employment, or engaged in community-based day supports. 

Find more ICI COVID-19 resources at covid19.communityinclusion.org.

Created for a Universal Design for Learning Affinity Group meeting, Lori Cooney invited attendees to share their favorite technologies for use in inclusive higher education, and "Tech-a-licious" is what they created. This Google Slides deck includes 8 recommendations for various types of technology that make teaching easier, more accessible, and engaging for students. 

Heading off to college brings excitement as well as new challenges for students and their families. In this webinar recording from 2020, PACER's Simon Technology Center specialists discuss technology tools to support students with intellectual disabilities as they learn to navigate the college campus and college life. Demonstrations include mobile apps to help students manage their time, schedule, money, and social connections.